Dear Colleagues –

The position of Director, Major Gifts has been posted on the HR web page.   This position plays a key role as a part of the Annual Giving Programs Leadership Team.

The Director of Major Gifts will be responsible for designing, planning, and executing the major gift fund-raising program and leading the Sorin Society for unrestricted giving at the University.   The Director will be responsible for over $22 million in unrestricted revenue in FY 2013, and will manage 3 Major Gift Officers (MGOs) and a research assistant.  The focus for major gift fundraising will be on optimizing the process used and results achieved by MGOs through a donor-centric, systematic approach to identification, qualification, cultivation, ask and close activities for prospects in an MGO’s portfolio.  These asks are targeted in the range of $5,000-$25,000 per year.  A critical factor for success will be the achievement of a high level of engagement, satisfaction and donor relationship building within the Sorin Society.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on-line and contact me directly to discuss the position.

In Notre Dame,

Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs